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A collection of 51 issues

The Three Lies That Keep You Chasing Weight Loss

We didn’t count calories on the farm. Physics handled that. Today, weight loss is buried in misinformation. This piece cuts through the noise: BMI is broken, hunger isn’t willpower, and fat loss comes down to clarity, protein, movement, and systems. Simple. Relentless. True.

02 Nov 2025 10 min read

The $330 Billion Confusion Machine: How Simple Physics Became Profitable Complexity

The weight loss industry wants you confused. And coming back. But physics doesn’t care about marketing. Calories in, calories out still rule. Here’s the equation that’s never changed and how to finally make it work in real life.

26 Oct 2025 9 min read

Why Psychedelics Deserve a Second Look (Especially for Leaders)

Decades of fear and politics buried psychedelic research that once showed medical promise. Now, rigorous science is reviving it with data suggesting powerful effects on depression, PTSD, and longevity. It’s not hype or rebellion. It’s medicine rediscovered.

19 Oct 2025 11 min read

What My Team's Ayurveda Offsite Taught Me About Longevity (That Science Confirms)

Most doctors dismiss Ayurveda. Most influencers misuse it. But select practices, such as ashwagandha, curcumin, Triphala, and therapeutic massage, show early evidence of system-level recovery. Forget belief. Try. Track. Keep what works. That’s scientific self-experimentation.

12 Oct 2025 9 min read

The Sauna Protocol: Why 20 Minutes of Heat Beats Biohacking Gimmicks

Real sauna isn’t wellness theater but strategic stress. At 80–100 °C for ~20 min, 2–4x/week, it slashes cardiovascular risk, improves stress resilience, and even boosts growth hormone. Stop overthinking it. Heat, time, consistency: that’s the protocol.

05 Oct 2025 10 min read

Cold Therapy for High Performers: What Works, What’s Hype, and How to Use It

Cold is not a miracle, but it’s not BS either. Used right, it sharpens, resets, and builds resilience. Skip the influencer ice-bath stunts. 90 seconds at the end of your shower beats hours in freezing water. Strategic discomfort > dumb extremes.

28 Sep 2025 10 min read

Creatine and Brain Health: The 5-Gram Daily Habit Every Professional Should Know

Creatine was once seen as a muscle supplement. However, new research reveals that its true power lies in the brain. Five grams a day can fuel focus, improve decision-making under stress, protect against cognitive decline, and support long-term performance for busy professionals.

21 Sep 2025 10 min read

Grip Strength: Forget Biomarkers. This $20 Test Predicts How You’ll Age and Perform

Grip strength might be the most powerful and overlooked health metric you have. It predicts mortality, cognitive decline, and resilience better than cholesterol or blood pressure. Forget gimmicks. Build strength in your hands, and you build capacity for everything else.

14 Sep 2025 8 min read

From Atkins to ApoB: What I Learned After 20 Years of Diet Experiments

Your LDL cholesterol might look “fine,” but you could still be at high risk for heart disease. ApoB is the particle count that actually matters. Stop chasing diet trends. Start tracking real risk. Your cardiovascular future depends on measuring what matters.

07 Sep 2025 10 min read

Why I Got a Colonoscopy at 43 (And What It Taught Me About Systems)

Your body isn’t a vending machine. Cancer prevention isn’t about superfoods or supplements. It’s about systems. Nearly half of all cancers are linked to lifestyle factors. Build the right environment, and your biology will protect you. One habit at a time.

31 Aug 2025 10 min read

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